Social Networking Communities and E-Dating Services: Concepts and Implications
Title | Social Networking Communities and E-Dating Services: Concepts and Implications PDF eBook |
Author | Romm Livermore, Celia |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 424 |
Release | 2008-08-31 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 1605661058 |
"This book provides an overview of the major questions that researchers and practitioners in this area are addressing at this time and by outlining the possible future directions for theory development and empirical research on social networking and eDating"--Provided by publisher.
E-Politics and Organizational Implications of the Internet: Power, Influence, and Social Change
Title | E-Politics and Organizational Implications of the Internet: Power, Influence, and Social Change PDF eBook |
Author | Romm Livermore, Celia |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 445 |
Release | 2012-04-30 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1466609672 |
"This book charts this influence and describes the unique effect electronic communication has on organizations, communities, nations, and cultures"--Provided by publisher.
Cyber Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Title | Cyber Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications PDF eBook |
Author | Management Association, Information Resources |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 2168 |
Release | 2014-04-30 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1466659432 |
Following the migration of workflows, data, and communication to the Cloud and other Internet-based frameworks, interaction over the Web has become ever more commonplace. As with any social situation, there are rules and consequences to actions within a virtual environment. Cyber Behavior: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores the role of cyberspace in modern communication and interaction, including considerations of ethics, crime, security, and education. With chapters on a variety of topics and concerns inherent to a contemporary networked society, this multi-volume work will be of particular interest to students and academicians, as well as software developers, computer scientists, and specialists in the field of Information Technologies.
Psychological and Social Implications Surrounding Internet and Gaming Addiction
Title | Psychological and Social Implications Surrounding Internet and Gaming Addiction PDF eBook |
Author | Bishop, Jonathan |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 358 |
Release | 2015-08-03 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1466685964 |
Addiction takes many forms and has the potential to impact individuals of all ages, socio-economic statuses, and ethnic backgrounds. Digital addiction has become one of the latest topics of interest among researchers and mental health professionals as individuals become more engrossed in and reliant on digital devices. Psychological and Social Implications Surrounding Internet and Gaming Addiction focuses on the dark side of technology and the ways in which individuals are falling victim to compulsive internet use as well as gaming and gambling addictions. Highlighting socio-cultural, psycho-social, and techno-cultural perspectives on problematic technology use, this critical publication is essential to the research and practical needs of therapists, public administrators, psychologists, students, and researchers interested in compulsive disorders, human behavior, dependency, and other key mental health issues. A pivotal addition to the current mental health research available, this book focuses on topics including, but not limited to, Internet addiction, gaming addiction disorder, gambling, gamification, hypermedia seduction theory, MMORPGs, psychotherapy, and related public policy issues.
Transformative Learning and Online Education: Aesthetics, Dimensions and Concepts
Title | Transformative Learning and Online Education: Aesthetics, Dimensions and Concepts PDF eBook |
Author | Yuzer, T. Volkan |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 468 |
Release | 2010-06-30 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 1615209867 |
"This book brings together online distance education, transformative online learning, and the aesthetics concepts discussing innovation, creativity, inclusion, society, culture, mobility, usability, discourse, feminism, ecology and spirituality"--Provided by publisher.
Virtual Communities: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Title | Virtual Communities: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications PDF eBook |
Author | Management Association, Information Resources |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 2930 |
Release | 2010-10-31 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1609601017 |
Covers the development, design, and utilization of virtual organizations and communities and the resulting impact of these venues.
Examining the Concepts, Issues, and Implications of Internet Trolling
Title | Examining the Concepts, Issues, and Implications of Internet Trolling PDF eBook |
Author | Bishop, Jonathan |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 2013-01-31 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 1466628049 |
Examining the Concepts, Issues, and Implications of Internet Trolling provides current research on the technical approaches as well as more social and behavioral involvements for gaining a better understanding of internet trolling. This book is useful to researchers, students and practitioners interested in building a share meaning for online community users.